Educators Lead with Jay Willis
On Educators Lead, Jay Willis interviews some of today's most effective, engaging, innovative leaders in education. Dave Burgess, Amy Fadeji, George Couros, Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin, Joe Sanfilippo, Todd Nesloney, Kim Marshall, Peter DeWitt, Eric Sheninger, Theresa Stager, Dr. Robert Dillon, and Jon Corippo are just a few of the 80+ guests to date. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, superintendent, or someone who hopes to be a classroom, school, or district leader one day. @Educators_Lead offers inspiration and practical, actionable advice to help you lead more effectively. Guests share why and when they made the decision to move into leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact.
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2018
76: George Couros | Part 1 | How The Innovator's Mindset Can Transform Your School | You Cannot Change People, But You Can Create An Environment Where Change Can Happen | Knowledge Is The Springboard For Creativity And Innovation
George Couros is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Innovator’s Mindset, and the Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning with Parkland School Division in Stony Plain, Alberta…
75: John Fleischman | Lead By Example | Tips On How To Get Government Grants | Do Not Be Afraid To Do What You Are Asking Your Staff To Do | Be Willing To Step In And Do Whatever Needs To Be Done
John Fleischman is the Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services at the Sacramento County Office of Education and is responsible for all of the information and educational technology operations…
74: Dave Burgess | Author of "Teach Like A PIRATE" | You Have A Moral Obligation To Share Your Most Effective Ideas With The Students And Teachers In Your School | CPR For Bored Students
Dave Burgess is a former teacher and the co-author of P is for PIRATE and the New York Times Best Selling author of Teach Like a PIRATE which has been translated into 4 languages and has transforme…
73: Joseph Clark | Why Ruling With An Iron Fist Doesn't Work | Leave A Legacy That Lasts By Adopting A Shared Leadership Model | Earn The Trust Of Others By Being A Servant Leader
Joseph Clark is a 3rd year administrator at a core-model middle school in Sacramento, CA. He spent 8 years in the classroom teaching Media Arts in varied settings. Joe has taught at an affluent chart…
72: JoAnn Chmielowicz | Create An Environment Where Teachers Feel Valued And Trusted By Showing Them You Care
JoAnn Chmielowicz (SHA-MELL-O-ITZ) is an elementary school principal in East Brunswick, NJ. She comes to school leadership through a non-traditional route via school libraries. She has a background i…
71: Susan Brooks-Young | As An Educator, It's Up To You To Work With Students To Provide The Best Educational Experience Possible | If What You're Doing Isn't Working, Change Your Approach
Susan Brooks-Young has been involved in the field of education for many years. She began as a Head Start preschool teacher and eventually taught every grade up through 8th grade, and after school pro…
70: John Eick | As A Leader, You Are Most Powerful When You Are Out In Your Schools Where Learning Is Happening
John Eick has been a part of the educational landscape in Sacramento, California for nearly 20 years. He is proud to be the Executive Director of Westlake Charter School; prior to his current positio…
69: Matt Vaudrey | Be Patient, It Takes A While To Really Feel Like You Are Making An Impact And Doing Things Right | If You Are Bored, You're Boring | Create A Safe Environment For Students To Take Risks And Be Innovative
A Google Certified Innovator and EdTech Coach from Southern California, Matt Vaudrey is a recovering math teacher who dresses in costumes, plays loud music, and stands on desks: anything to make cont…
68: Dr. Anthony Muhammad | Help Students At The First Sign Of Trouble | Galvanize Your Resources Through Motivation, Professional Development, and Modeling To Produce Productive, Healthy, Educated Students | Struggling Students Need Help, Not Pity
Dr. Anthony Muhammad is one of the most sought after educational consultants in North America. He currently serves as the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting, a company dedicated to providing cutting-e…
67: Todd Schmidt | Every Child Deserves A Champion | The Ethos Of Being An Educational Leader Should Be To Never Give Up On A Child And To Insist That Each Student Becomes The Best They Can Possibly Be
Dr. Todd Schmidt is the lead learner at Harbor View Elementary in Corona del Mar, CA. He is a proud husband, and proud father of two beautiful daughters. He received his doctorate from University …
66: Petra Luhrsen | Being An Educator Is A Wild Ride And Very Demanding | Stay Focused On The Students To Keep Yourself Engaged And Excited About Your Work
Petra Luhrsen is a first year elementary assistant principal in Sacramento, California. Prior to becoming an assistant principal, she was an elementary teacher for grades K-6. In addition to serving…
65: Jamie Sussel Turner | Kids Do Not Learn And Grow By Being Punished, Demeaned, And Shamed, But By Feeling Better About Themselves | Author Of Less Stress Business
Jamie Sussel Turner served as a school principal for 12 years in Fair Haven, New Jersey. Since 2009 she has maximized her leadership skills and transitioned to a new role as an author, TEDx Speaker …
64: Michael Watkins | Never Try To Take On The Leadership Personality Of Someone Else | Know Yourself And Lead From Within Through Your Beliefs
Michael Watkins was born and raised in Oakland, California. He attended Cal State Hayward where he was awarded a B.A. in Psychology and teaching credentials in both History and Special Education. He …
63: Annette Sweeney | Love What You Do And Do A Great Job | Provide A Clear Vision For Where You Want To Go And A System Of Support To Help Your Organization Get There
Annette Sweeney is the Principal at Parkrose Middle School. She started her educational career teaching at a private school in Corvallis, Oregon before moving to the Portland area and being hired as …
62: Kali Baird | Recognize And Identify Your Strengths And Give Yourself Some Credit For What You're Good At
Kali Baird has been in education for 23 years and is in her 2nd year of administration. She is currently the Director of Education Technology for San Domenico School, California’s oldest independent …
61: Maya Woods-Cadiz | By Serving Your Teachers Well, You Are Serving Your Students Well | How To Overcome The Cynicism And Pessimism Of Others
Maya Woods-Cadiz is a Superintendent at American Indian Model Schools in Oakland, California. Maya has nearly twenty years of experience in education, as an Elementary Teacher, Principal and now Supe…
60: Catina Haugen | A Pig On The Playground! | Overcome Adversity And Negativity By Celebrating The Little Victories | Remember Why It's Worth It | Develop A Culture Of Optimism
Catina is a lifelong learner who models that for staff and students. She attends conferences and trainings to sharper her skills and presents as well to share her knowledge and techniques with others…
59: Dr. Frank Buck | Get Organized! | How To Clear Your Desk And Keep It Clean | Being Organized Is Half The Battle As An Educator | How To Make Every Day Count
Dr. Frank Buck is a veteran school administrator, public speaker, productivity coach, and writer. He is the author Get Organized!: Time Management for School Leaders. Dr. Buck helps people achieve th…
58: Kim Marshall | A New, More Effective Method For Teacher Evaluations | Three Things Teachers Need From A School Leader: To Feel Appreciated, To Be Coached, And To Receive Performance Feedback | The Marshall Memo
Kim Marshall school in the nation (founded in 1639). Being an instructional leader turned out to be quite a bit more complicated than he’d imagined, but Kim eventually got the hang of it. Kim now wor…
57: Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin | Over-The-Counter Data Leads To Better Decision-Making | Lead With Your Heart | When Students Know You Care, They Will Make Your Job A Lot Easier
TEDx speaker Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin teaches the Post-doctorate Masterclass at University of Cambridge in England, but she lives most of the year in California writing books for other educators. Dr. R…